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A donation of $6,380 was delivered to the KGH Foundations含羞草研究社� events and projects coordinator, Bettina Muller,  last week at the Lions club monthly dinner meeting.

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Indeed the ladies-only event, in which guests dressed in formal gowns and enjoyed libations from the Hatch Winery, was certainly a good time for the gals.  MC含羞草研究社檇 by 含羞草研究社 business columnist Maxine DeHart, the highlight of the evening was the giveaway of a diamond ring donated by J.K. Schmidt Jewellers, valued at over $3,000.

All proceeds from event tickets went to the KGH Foundation to support hospital patient care.

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KGH opened its doors in 1908. At that time, there were only 19 beds.  Over the last 108 years, the hospital has grown exponentially meet the increasing needs of an ever-expanding community.

In recent years, the hospital has expanded dramatically with the addition of several new buildings and departments including the state-of-the-art Interior Heart and Surgical Centre, an expanded modern maternity ward and psychiatry unites for both youth and adults.

While the health authority provides infrastructure funding, specialized equipment and personal care items are often funded by donor gifts.

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The KGH Foundation is an independent, volunteer-driven charitable organization committed to enhancing the delivery of health care to the patients of Kelowna General Hospital and its associated facilities.